ACGR Member Update
ACGR Update June 2024
It has been a busy month across the sector with much discussion regarding the Federal Budget and its implications for the higher education sector. Leading up to the Budget, there…
Media Release
Sector average Research Training Program Stipend well below national minimum wage
The Australian Council of Graduate Research welcomed the recommendation in the recent Australian Universities Accord Final Report to lift the Research Training Program (RTP) stipend base rate to ensure Australian…
ACGR Member Update
ACGR Update May 2024
It’s been a mere two weeks since we gathered in Adelaide for our National Member Meeting bringing together over 100 colleagues from across the country to engage in meaningful conversation and share…
Graduate research education
Visualise Your Thesis: Now open for expressions of interest
We are excited to announce that expressions of interest are now open for institutions wishing to participate in the 2024 Visualise Your Thesis (VYT) programme, facilitated by the University of…
News
Media Release: 2024 Australian Council of Graduate Research Excellence Award Winners Announced
Exceptional academic and professional staff at the forefront of Australian graduate research training have been recognised in this year’s ACGR Excellence Awards.
Graduate research education
2024 Australian Council of Graduate Research Excellence Award Winners Announced
Exceptional academic and professional staff driving Australian graduate research training have been honoured in this year’s Australian Council of Graduate Research (ACGR) Excellence Awards. Established in 2017, the ACGR annual…
ACGR Member Update
ACGR Update April 2024
It’s two short weeks until we gather in Adelaide for the ACGR National Meeting. We are excited to welcome you to Adelaide to reflect on the future trajectory of graduate…
Graduate research education
Before the PhD: Australia’s First Research Doctorates
Authors: This blog was authored by Rose Gertsakis, who is undertaking a Masters of Cultural Materials Conservation at the University of Melbourne, and Professor Justin Zobel, who is Pro Vice-Chancellor…
Media Release
Australian Council of Graduate Research (ACGR) Response to Australian Universities Accord Final Report
The Australian Council of Graduate Research (ACGR) welcomes the release of the Australian Universities Accord Final Report and acknowledges the work of the Accord Panel in developing this extensive blueprint…
ACGR Member Update
ACGR Update March 2024
As we bring you this March update we continue to reflect on the recommendations of the Australian Universities Accord Final Report. It is heartening to see the Accord Panel has heard the…
Media Release
Exempt PhD candidates from changes to the Temporary Graduate Visa (TGV) agelimit
Changes to the Temporary Graduate Visa (485) as proposed in the Governments recent Migration Strategy directly compromise Australia’s capacity to attract talented global researchers, whilst causing severe disadvantage to high…
ACGR Member Update
ACGR Update February 2024
Welcome back for 2024! As you all hit the ground running in the new year we are primed and ready to support members through what will be another exciting and eventful…